By Oluwatimilehin (Timmy) Awopegba
In Nigeria’s sun, where my roots first found life,
I watched the Earth bend, but never break,
The rivers surged, the trees stood tall,
An echo of strength in each passing quake.
Now in New York, as a student of tech,
I merge my worlds, with each careful step.
At CUNY, I learned to build with code,
To craft solutions for waters far and near,
Hudson’s depths, like Lagos’ tides,
They speak of change, of futures unclear.
With sensors, circuits, and a hopeful hand,
I study the Earth, I understand.
ECO-VIVENCIAS in Puerto Rico called,
Through trails and oceans, I found new light,
With Para la Naturaleza guiding our way,
We reforested hills, protecting the right.
Kayaks cut through rivers deep,
As mangroves whispered secrets to keep.
Reforestation, a labor of hope,
Our hands in soil, hearts in tune,
With every seed, the future grows,
A promise sung beneath the moon.
Nature taught me, in quiet breath,
That healing rises after death.
As I move forward, I carry this,
A love for Earth, a passion bright,
For tech and nature, hand in hand,
Will guide us all towards the light.
For in resilience, the Earth survives,
And in its strength, we too shall thrive.